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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
Trouble Among Cotton Handlers.

New ORLEANS, March 25-A difficulty be-
tween different branches Of labor employed in
the handling of cotton. and involving 0.000
men. had the effect of parayziug oil work in the
cotton trade yesterday. The difficulty dates
back to last October, and is an outcome Of the
effort then made to reduce charges on cotton at
this port. At that time all the cotton handlers
belonged to one grand body, known as the Cot
ton Mems Executive Council. From time to
time different classes of employees had also been
admitted to the council. and when the effort was
made by factors and shippers to reduce charges,
which reduction would have fallen principally
upon these employees. they used their position
in the council to resist the reductions The
council was composed of organizations of both
white and colored lahorers. The whites charged
that the colored organizations were falling un-
der the influence of the employers. who, by their
own votes, combined with those Of the:negroes,
were likely to get control of the organization.
1t was therefore determined by the white organ
izations to break ND the council and organize
another, to which no employer of labor should
be admitted. The white organizations compos-
ing the backbone of the council, with
drew in October and organized a
new council, inviting the colored organi
cations to join them. The majority of
the latter declined, but remained in the old coun-
Gil, and, with employing organizations kept up
that association. There has been more or less
friction between the two bodies ever since Two
weeks ago the new council determined to bring
matters to an ISSUE and for this purpose adopted
a resolution that from and after this date none
Of it's members would handle cotton that had
passed through the hands of any members of
the old council. This resolution was put into
effect yesterday morning and at all the presses
where members of the old council were en-
ployed work was stopped, as the weighers. sam
piers and classers refused to touch cotton not
handled or drayed by members of the old organ
ization. In other presses, where only members
of the new council were employed, work went
on rs usual but the cotton could not be stored
on shipboard inasmuch AZ it had to pass
through the hands of the 1ongshoremen, who
belong to tine old council. and the screwmen,
members of the new council, would not receive
it from them. There disturbance dur.
the day. but one is liable to occur at any time,
as it is understood that the new council will un-
dertake to handle cotton at the levee with their
own longshoremen. II they do riot is likely
to result, as a similar attempt some weeks age
was followed by bloody battle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26

LABOR AND POLITICS.
A Branch Organization of the Knights Which
Undertakes to Manage Their Politics.

ST. LOUIS, March 25.-It is announced here
this morning as a fact not generally known that
the Knights of Labor have a branch organiza
tion known as the Progressive Committee, COM
posed of delegates from the Knights of Labor,
but in measure maintaining separate exist
ence, inasmuch as it has a general supervision
of the whole body, and is sometimes called the
committee of safety. One peculiar feature of
this committees work is the handling OF the po-
litcal situation it affects the Knights of Labor
1t meets in this city on Sunday morning of each
week and reviews the political and general situ-
alton. Whatever this body decides upon is the
law for the succeeding week, and all action in
the political field is under its immediate control
and general direction. How many of the labor
unions outside of the Knights are represented
in this committee of safety is unknown outside
OF the order For some time past the idea of
bringing the trades and labor unions into this po-
litical committee has been in the minds Of the
leaders Of the order. 1t was thought that if the
trades and labor unions could be induced to
send delegates, it would greatly add to the power
| of the Progressive Committee. Last night was
understood TO be the time when an effort would
| be made TO bring the matter to a crisis. If the
delegates could be brought to the point of send
ing in their representatives from the consolidated
organization of the unions of the city of course.
it would carry the members of ali the unions in
a body, to act politically according to the direc-
| tions of the safety committee, ID power would
| be placed in the hands of this body that could
! be used for the furtherance of its ideas that
would be almost irresistible. A meeting was
held last night. and it is said that all the unions
| in the city were represented. but definite in
| form alton has yet transpired. 1t is admitted,
| however. that important business was trans
acted and while it is not known that anv polit
ical action was taken, it seems evident that the
matter was discussed and thatsome preliminary
| move in the direction indicated was made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26

them by the captain and officers, saying that
they have had scarcely any food for some time
past and have had to pay for the water to
drink. The vessel is leaking, and the pumps are
A wrecking tug arrived about 430 P. NJ, and,
although unable to go alongside the steamer, is
anchored near by in readiness to render aid, il
needed. Mr.. Elwell, representative of the
New York agents of the Cyprian, Fabre & Co. s
line, arrived this evening with an interpreter,
and will take care Of the passengers shore.
The weather continues fine and quiet sea pre-
walls There are no apprehensions entertained
as to the safety Of tho vessel and her passengers
sengers will all be taken off in barees, which
will convey them to New York to morrow morn
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
THE COERCION DEBATE.
The Discussion Ends in the Government He
Ing Sustained by q Good Majority.


The Discussion Ends in the Government He.
Ing Sustained by a Good Majority.
LONDON, March 25-In the House Of Com
mons, this evening, A. j. Balfour announced
that bills amending the Irish lease system. land
transfer and other measures relative to Ireland
would be introduced in the House of Lords or
Thursday.
Mr.. Henry James tLiberal Unionist) re.
preached Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Morley With
supporting the '.Plan of Campaign He dis
sented from their view that it was Of less mo-
moment that few criminals should 60 un.
detected than that justice be administered to
thousands. 1t was the first duty Of the govern
ment, he said, to uphold the law and protect
loyal subjects. lJeers from the Irish mem
sentiment And was ne asked to join an alli-
ance with such men9 Loud cheers
Sir VIM. Vernon Harcourt retortcd that Sir
Henry advocated the Tory principle that the
law must be enforced, whether or not it be- un-
just The crime they had odeal with was direct
outcome of unjustlaws Ifthe laws were amended
coercion would not be needed. The speaker
created much laughter by humorous references
TO Mr. Chamberlain's confidence that the House
of Lords would pass satisfactory land bill AS
for himself. he would have more confidence il
Mr.. Chamberlain were there to pilot the bill.
The policy of the government, he said appeared
to be to continue exorbitant rents. and thereby
bankrupt the tenants. Mr.. Chamberlain had so
much to do with the bankruptcy laws that no
appeared to think it the summit of human fe-
licity to become bankrupt The governments
might have made out a strong case Tor applying
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
WAR TALK AGAIN.

Bismarck Utters Sentence OChat Causes
Uneasiness the Bourses.
BERLIN, March % The North German Ga
zette reproduces an article from La France, OF
Paris. on the Emperor Williams birthday, con-
tanning insulting reflections upon the German
people and Emperor, and adds: IF We expose
these effronteries Of the French patriotic press.
it is not in order to subject them to criticism,
but simply to add to the collection of documents
which will. one day, give evidence of the calm
patience with which the empire of Germany has
borne for years the insolence of French slanders
and provocations." The tone Of the Gazette,
combined with Bismarck's allusion in
his speech in the Landtag, on Wednesday, to
dangers still menacing Germany's national
existence, revives the fear of war. The FIRST
symptom of recurrence of the feeling OF uneasi-
ness was visible on the bourse yesterday. beipa
a general reaction in international securities.
Bismarck's exact words, IN referring to the poll
cy to satisfy Catholics. we're: 1--WE must aim tc
consolidate and unity the entire German nation,
in view of the dangers to which it will be ex
posed at no distant time" This remark has been
variouslv interpreted as a general reference ia
contingencies Of the future, or as special warn
ing The situation still grave, all the bourses
taking the words in the latter sense. Between
yesterdays opening and to-nichts close there
was a fall of in Russians. Il in Hunearians and
! in Italians; Austrian credit dropped marks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
A Murder That Nearly Caused q Lynching.
Special to tho Indianapolis Journal.

a MurUer That Nearly caused q LynCh1ng.
Special to tho Indianapolis journal.
PARKERsBURa, w. Va. March 25.-Frank
Grayman. young man of Lawrence county,
Ohio, was visiting at Capertown Fayette county,
West Virginia. Yesterday he. in company with
John Scalers, friend. and Mrs. Scelers. went
out for walk. Over some trivial matter dis
pute arose, in which Mrs. Scalers sided with
Grayman against her husband The latter grew
very angry, and, declaring that his wife pre-
ferred Grayman to him. drew a revolver and
fired at G-ayman The first shot entered the
left breast, causing instant death. The people
were SO excited over the affair that strong talk
of lynching was indulged in, and it was only by
to put Scalers in Jail. Mrs Scalers exonerates
Grayman, and says that he was perfectly inno-
cert of anything that would justify the act of
her husband
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
VITIATED BLOOD
Scrofulous, Inherited and Con-
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by Cuticupa.

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
DIR. McGlyun's Latest Move.

New YORK. March 25-The Rev. DR.. Edward
McGlynn will lecture on 1.-THE Cross of New
Crusade" at the Academy of Music. next Tues
day evening. DR.. McGlynn will review the
struggle of labor against capital and the rights
of tenants versus landlordism. This venture of
Dr. McGlynn has surprised many Of his sup
porters. who think it a move in the wrong direc-
tion and very ill-advised at the present time. It
shows that DR.. McGlynn has no intention what
ever to go to Rome, as his agents state that in
case this lecture proves success it will be fol-
lowad bv others
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
Killed by the Interstate Law.

Boston, March 25.-Agents in California have
informed Eastern buyers that when the inter-
state commerce law goes into operation the rate
on wool from California to Boston will be SIS 40
per 100 fbs This will practically stop dealings
here in California wool The rate has of late
been about 62s cents, and it never was higher
than $2. rs in the past ten years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
Hotel Waiter Seriously Shot.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Charles F. Jordan, head
waiter at the Palmer House, was shor this after
noon by Philip +. Bearlmg who is also a colored
waiter Jordan had discharged Bearling for
some offense, and while they were quarreling
about the matter Bearling produced 2 revolver
ard fired, the ball taking effect under Jordans
left ear. 1t came out under the right ear. DR..
Stubbs says Jordan will recover. During the
excitement attending the shooting Bearling
made his escape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26

A Freight Train Runs Into Sleeping Car
One Man Almost Instantly Killed and a
Number of Travellers Seriously Injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26
SCROFULOUs ULCERS.

James f. Richardson. Custom.house. New Orleans.
OATH says In 1870 Scrofuous Ulcers broke out
on my body until was of corruption Every
thing known TO the medical faculty tried in vain.
T. became mere wreck. At times could not lift my
1ands my head; could not turn in bed; in
estant pain and looked upon life No relief
or cure in ten years. In 1880 heard of the CUTr-
-UFA REMEDIES, used them, and perfectly
,ured."
Sworn to before U. S. Com. J. D. CRAWFORD.
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Ordered in Readiness for Service.
ODESSA, March 25.-The Fifteenth army divs.
ion. numbering coo men, has been ordered to
hold itself in instant readiness, either for march
ing or embarking
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26

Many Passengers Receive Severe In
juries, but No Loss Of Life Occurs.
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A Ship Buffeted by Waves for Twenty Daysand
Finally Beached on the Long Island Coast
to Prevent Her Going to the Bottom.
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DANGERS BY SEA AND LAND.

PrivatiOns and Perils to Which Twelve
Hundred Italians We're Exposed.
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The Ceremonies Incident to Taking Pos
session of His Titular Church.
An Eloquent Address Eulogizing the Roman
Church and Complimenting the People
and Government Of the United States.
A Few Words from Prince Bismarck
Cause a Sensation Among Financiers.

The Coercion Debate in the English House Of
Commons Ends in the Government Being
Sustained by Vote of 349 Against 26O.
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DIMPIIES, Backheads Skin Blemishes and Baby
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WHEN INDICATIONS.
SATURDAY-Fair weather; becoming
warmer.

Since baseball has "got the bulge" here
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for ''short STOP 1t does on a baseball score,
but in this advertisement it stands for
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April 30-l year.

Thirty million yards oFcotton were
TUNED out by mills in two Southern
states last year.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-05-04
Tanning Skins,

And experienced trappcr recommends the following method for tanning all kinds of skins with the fur on: Trim off useless parts and scrape all fatty matter from the inside. If the skin is dry first soften it by soaking; next soak the skin one hour in warm water; then make a thin paste with water, and one ounce each of borax, saltpetrc and glauber salts and apply to the inside of the skin with a brush, making the coating heavier on the thicker parts of the skin; double the skin, coated side inwald, and put away in a cool place. At the end of twenty four hours apply with brush as before coating of mixture made by melting together slowly and without boiling one ounce sal soda, onc-half ounce borax and two ounces hard white soap; fold the skin together again as before and keep in warm place for another twenty hours; then dissolve four ounces alum, eight ounces salt, and two ounces saler- atus in hot water enough to saturate the skin; when the water is cool enough not to scald the hands, soak the skin for twelve hours, then wiring it out and hang it up to dry; the soaking and dry ing must be repeated two or three times until the skin is sufficiently soft; lastly, smooth the inside with fine sand-papcr and pumice stone..- New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1887-05-04
Performing Birds and Cats.

The men with the performing birds have appeared On the street corners, says the New York Times. The training of the little songsters, who perform at command all sorts of gymnastic feats and cunning tricks, working the flying ,trapeze, hauling up from an imaginary we'll and drinking out of a tiny bucket, or pretending to die and lying motionless until tho police are called, is really re- markablc, and is the result of laborious and patient instruction that might be more proftably employed. An exhibitor has appeared on the east side with two trained cats. If all who witnessed the exhibition paid nickel to see the show, the exhibitor might reap agood harvest, but the small boys don't pay.
Connecticut western news., 1887-05-04
What Savages Will Not Eat.

Among some of tho Pacific islanders hens eggs are saved to sell to ships, but arc never eaten by the natives. Straw berries and raspberries are found, but they arc never eaten.
 The Esquimaux generally dislike all the preparations of vegetables that the explorers bring among them. They think it is perverted appetite that craves anything but meat.
 The natives of New Guinea cook a few cereals in their own fashion, but they made very wry faces when they attempt ed to cat some fresh-baked biscuits that tho missionaries gave them. They final ly wrapped their biscuits up in paper, intending to keep them as curiositics.
 Oa some of the islands of the Malay archipelago there are hundreds of natives whose only industry is to collect the edible birds nests that arc esteemed a great dainty by the Chines,. They wouldn't dream of eating them them selves, and they think the Chinese must be very peculiar people to use that sort of food.
 There arc humber of tribes in Africa whose chief riches are thelr herds of cat tic, but who never drank drop of cows milk in their lives. They think the milk of their herds is f.r calves and not for human beings, and they arc disgusted at the idea that anybody should consider it Il proper article of food. A few tribes near the great lakes think that it is a spectacle worth seeing to look at the missionaries milking COWS and drinking the milk.
 The Esquimaux near Littleton iSland once discovered a supply of bread and salt pork that Dr. Kane had cached, and they proceeded to enjoy feast at the white mans expense. They liked the salt pork and did not leave morsel of it. This was probably the first chance they had ever had to vary the mon otony of their meat dict. They nib5led the bread little, promptly pronounced it a failure, and tod D.. Kauc afterward that they would as soon swallow so much sand.
 A tribe living not far from Port Mo- resky, New Guinea, that think boiled snakes are to be preferred to roast pig, draw the line at sugar. When they saw Dr. Chalmers, their first white visitor, swectcning his tea one morning they | asked him for some of his salt. D.. Chal- mcrs told them that it was not salt, but they were incredulous, and so ho gave some sugar to ono of the natives. 'Hc began eating it." says Dr. Chalmers, land tho look of disgust on his face was worth seeing. He rose up, went ou', | spat out what was in his mouth, and l threw the remainder away" Then he | told the crowl what horrible stuff it was, and they were satisfied to take his | word for it without trying it themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1887-05-04
ssFrOm Atlanta to the Sea"

It was thirty-onc days after starting from Atlanta before Sherman rc-opcncd communication with tho North. In that time he had destroyed two hundred miles of railroad, and broken up every connection between tic Confederate forces east and west of Georgia. He had done more than a hundred million do,- lars worth of damage, consumed the corn and fodder, as we'll as the cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry of a region three hundred miles long and sixty broad, carried away ten thousand horses and mules, and liberated countless mum bers of slaves. Sixty thousand men and thirty-fve thousand animals had been abundantly fel, and when the troops reached the coast they needed no pro- visions but bread. They started with five thousand head of cattle and arrived with ten thousand. The teams were in splendid condition, and not a wagon was lost on the road. The army had captured so many horses that Sherman ordered them to be shot, because it dc moralized the troops to ride. St. Nicholas
Connecticut western news., 1887-05-04
A KGuSaS 0R0Om,N y

A traveller in Kansas while crossing a prairie the other day came upon party of men who seemed to be preparing the land for agricultural purposes.
 'My friend" said tn, traveller, ad- dressing one of the men, "you arc lay ing Off your corn rows quite distanc, apart"
 "Corn rows2' the mn gasped.
 ''Ycs, those rows over therc.'
 ''My stars, strangcr!" exclaimed the Kansas man, lis it possible you ain't hearn of it2'
 "Heard of what2"
 'Of the boom. Man alive, them ain t corn rows over thar; they air streets, an this here is a city. You air now on the corner of Commercial and Empori- um streets, an not in the check of a corn row, as you mout suppose. "-[ New York Tribune